05/24/2026
A Houdini-style cure for the wet weather blues, plus an exciting new feature for this summer and fall shows. Harry Houdini was the world’s most famous magician, known for his daring escapes—but he also kept secrets. One of his biggest was his love of books. He joked that he lived in a library, and over his life he collected more than 15,000 books. They were his true escape, sparking imagination and bringing history alive. Books helped transform a poor, unknown boy into the legend we remember. Discover more D's Magic fun facts about reading, science, and math at magicalreadingadventures.com.